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03-28-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It sucks to be just about anything in...

It sucks to be just about anything in Albuquerque. I’m a third-generation native of the city, my great-grandmother owned much of what is the residential area around the downtown area today....
03-28-24, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 112
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On windy days, I plan my rides into the wind,...

On windy days, I plan my rides into the wind, grit my teeth, and know that the ride back will be easy. I’d rather ride on windy days than not ride at all, and unless trees are falling and trampolines...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 194
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Damn… I guess I can go back to being a bike...

Damn… I guess I can go back to being a bike mechanic.
03-27-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 310
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I got mine from aliexpress, I got a set of 4 for...

I got mine from aliexpress, I got a set of 4 for about $24, shipping took about 2 weeks.
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 499
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I prefer a larger 1P tent so I can keep my more...

I prefer a larger 1P tent so I can keep my more important gear inside with me. This is largely to protect it from the weather, because rain seems to follow me wherever I go. I can keep my gear dry,...
03-27-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 480
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I use a Lezyne 1600 XXL light. It’s a bit on the...

I use a Lezyne 1600 XXL light. It’s a bit on the chunky side, but the battery lasts forever. This has come in handy on mountain roads in the middle of nowhere, and allowed me to ride all night....
03-27-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,100
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I use a Topeak Road Morph pump. I got this to...

I use a Topeak Road Morph pump. I got this to replace my previous Topeak mini pump, which served me well for a dozen years until I wore it out. The Road Morph has a gauge, a hose which can be...
03-27-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By 50PlusCycling

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Another ride out to the Arakawa river. The ride getting to the river across...
03-26-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 675
Posted By 50PlusCycling

For as long as I can remember, owning a bike shop...

For as long as I can remember, owning a bike shop meant wearing a tight belt, and working at a bike shop paid the same as in a fast food restaurant. When I was working in a bike shop my boss was...
03-26-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 414
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Skidding with any kind of tire isn’t safe. When...

Skidding with any kind of tire isn’t safe. When you are skidding, you are either showing off (like my friends and I did as kids), or are doing something wrong. My friends and I stopped doing show-off...
Replies: 12
Views: 260
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’d buy it. I had one back in the day, originally...

I’d buy it. I had one back in the day, originally fitted with period Campy SR components. It was a great-riding bike, and I put a lot of miles in it until it was stolen. I replaced it with an SLX...
03-24-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 857
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Stuff happens. I don’t often get put off by...

Stuff happens. I don’t often get put off by illness or injury, but I often have to travel on short notice, and for extended periods. These trips usually come when I have just gotten into good shape,...
03-24-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 225
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Soapy water and a soft brush. Dish soap works...

Soapy water and a soft brush. Dish soap works best.
03-23-24, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By 50PlusCycling

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I took a 58km ride around Tokyo this morning. I’ve only been on the bike for...
03-22-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,175
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been into photography since I was quite...

I’ve been into photography since I was quite young, I still have my first “pro” camera, a Nikon FE that was used to photograph Reagan’s inauguration.

There are two basic things which are...
03-22-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 553
Posted By 50PlusCycling

On those rare occasions when I have been kept off...

On those rare occasions when I have been kept off a bike for at least several months, my first ride is less than 10 miles. After the ride I will be saddle sore for a few days, so I’ll wait a day or...
03-22-24, 01:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 994
Posted By 50PlusCycling

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Couldn't resist,
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Sandy Gilcrhrist TT Bike, with “One-Off” Parts

I found this as I was perusing some cycling classifieds, price is a around $4k.
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03-21-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 410
Posted By 50PlusCycling

My bikes are parked in a garage in the basement...

My bikes are parked in a garage in the basement of our condominium tower. The garage has upper and lower racks, the upper racks slide out and can be tilted down. For bike maintenance, I simply hang...
Forum: Touring
03-21-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 391
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Go write your own book. I’m working on mine.

Go write your own book. I’m working on mine.
Forum: Touring
03-20-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,235
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Something to read, or a pen and notebook so I can...

Something to read, or a pen and notebook so I can write. A pocket knife and a piece of wood is a good way to pass the time when waiting out a rain storm, or waiting for a ferry or train.
03-18-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 554
Posted By 50PlusCycling

In the cities you don’t need to defend yourself,...

In the cities you don’t need to defend yourself, there is basically no crime. Those who live in bear country can carry a rifle or shotgun, getting a gun permit in Japan is about has hard as getting a...
03-18-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,644
Posted By 50PlusCycling

E-bikes hit the market in Japan when Reagan was...

E-bikes hit the market in Japan when Reagan was still president of the United States. There are and have been many makes and models available, however, e-bikes have never come close to outselling...
03-18-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,111
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have an e-commerce business, and spend some 12...

I have an e-commerce business, and spend some 12 hours per day on various screens. I love cycling because I can slip my electronic leash for a while, and enjoy some time not checking orders, making...
03-18-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 554
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’ve been planning a ride in Hokkaido next...

I’ve been planning a ride in Hokkaido next summer, and bears have become a serious concern. As the human population has been shifting from the countryside to the cities, the rural areas are drying...
03-17-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It took some time, but I finally got my daughter...

It took some time, but I finally got my daughter riding her bike well. She’s steady enough now to ride on the roadside, and we’re doing 2 or 3 rides together each week. She’s 9 years old now, and has...
03-17-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 401
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Gravel Kings are tubeless-ready, the bead is a...

Gravel Kings are tubeless-ready, the bead is a tight fit, but if your rim tape is installed properly, it shouldn’t interfere with bead seating. Soapy water, with lots of soap (I use dish detergent)...
03-17-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By 50PlusCycling

In Japan part of the drivers license renewal test...

In Japan part of the drivers license renewal test includes a video about driving safely around cyclists. It’s mandatory, explains what you should do if you collide with a cyclist, and lists the...
03-17-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By 50PlusCycling

50km around Tokyo. I did 20km around the cycling...

50km around Tokyo. I did 20km around the cycling course at Yoyogi park until it got crowded with kids learning to ride bikes. Then I headed out for a loop around the inner part of the city. The...
03-16-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,099
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I enjoyed an early evening ride at Yoyogi Park in...

I enjoyed an early evening ride at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. The park was mostly empty, the weather was perfect, and riding in the dark was relaxing. I managed to get in 30km, and am looking forward to a...
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 570
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Any folding 20” bike would be a good choice. I...

Any folding 20” bike would be a good choice. I have a space-frame Moulton which is a wonderful touring machine, and a fast commuter. Its dual suspension system makes it smooth, the long wheelbase and...
03-15-24, 01:07 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I’m the kind that can fit a tube, multi tool, and...

I’m the kind that can fit a tube, multi tool, and a mini pump in my jersey pocket. Carrying my own weight around is enough work for me, I don’t need to add any more burden to my bike.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-24, 01:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,119
Posted By 50PlusCycling

”Gravel” is dirt, but uses semantics to imply an...

”Gravel” is dirt, but uses semantics to imply an independent niche. I’ve ridden a few gravel race courses, and they basically a mix of pavement and cross country MTB trails. It’s all good.
03-13-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 479
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Araya made a lot of “Muddy Fox” MTB frames in...

Araya made a lot of “Muddy Fox” MTB frames in magnesium, they sell for $300 to $400 in Japan.
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Here’s a photo, ...

Here’s a photo,

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03-11-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Sports has a vested interest in seeing records...

Sports has a vested interest in seeing records broken. Breaking records increases public interest, attendance, viewership, and clicks. More of these things means the ability to get more money from...
03-10-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 889
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Nowhere in any drivers handbook in America will...

Nowhere in any drivers handbook in America will it specifically say that where there is a bike lane, a bicycle can still ride on the street. And even if it did, you wouldn’t find a question in a...
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,322
Posted By 50PlusCycling

They’ll probably all do it, but keep in mind that...

They’ll probably all do it, but keep in mind that airline baggage handlers will treat your bike like kids treat a Piñata at a birthday party.
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Raleigh Team Record

I’m on the fence about buying a Raleigh Team Record frame which I’ve seen for sale. The bike has 531 decals on the frame and forks, and Campy dropouts. The lugs have cutouts on the upper sides, and...
Forum: Touring
03-09-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 357
Posted By 50PlusCycling

It sounds like a wonderful ride. I’d take the...

It sounds like a wonderful ride. I’d take the route from Venice down to Bologna, Florence, and then on to Pisa, and if there were any time left, down to Livorno.
03-08-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,031
Posted By 50PlusCycling

“Starting over” is something I do pretty...

“Starting over” is something I do pretty regularly. The seasons here in Japan pretty pronounced, with hot summers and cold winters. Last week I began started cycling again, having gotten my bike...
02-09-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,099
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Most of the fires caused by e-bike batteries are...

Most of the fires caused by e-bike batteries are those inexpensive bikes imported from China, and which are the main workhorse of the food delivery workers in NYC. If you look on YouTube, you’ll see...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,900
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I recently bought a new Cospaii Brompton Clone,...

I recently bought a new Cospaii Brompton Clone, which are assembled in Japan. I've had a few Bromptons over the years, and I am impressed with the quality of this bike. It is fitted with an external...
02-02-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,517
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I'm running Di2 on a couple of bikes, and have no...

I'm running Di2 on a couple of bikes, and have no complaints. There was a little bit of a learning curve when converting away from mechanical shifting. Choosing the best wire lengths, wire routing,...
01-21-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,646
Posted By 50PlusCycling

If you thought that, be careful not to walk too...

If you thought that, be careful not to walk too close to the edge of the earth, you wouldn’t want to fall off.
01-21-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,646
Posted By 50PlusCycling

So you want someone else to pay for the roads you...

So you want someone else to pay for the roads you use? That isn’t possible.

I will keep this simple, and as non-political as possible. First, it is impossible to isolate the effect of a tax to...
01-21-24, 01:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,646
Posted By 50PlusCycling

A motorcycle will last longer, it will take you...

A motorcycle will last longer, it will take you farther, faster, and more comfortably than an e-bike. A motorcycle is less likely to spontaneously ignite in your garage, it will continue to go 200 or...
01-21-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,290
Posted By 50PlusCycling

They should call them “McKinleys.”

They should call them “McKinleys.”
01-20-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,290
Posted By 50PlusCycling

You’ll find the fishing gear aisle at Walmart...

You’ll find the fishing gear aisle at Walmart within sight of the bicycle aisle. My grandfather was an avid fisherman. He wasn’t a fan of anything not made in the USA, and as a WW2 vet who had fought...
01-20-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 916
Posted By 50PlusCycling

I have a Moulton, and I love it. I won’t say it’s...

I have a Moulton, and I love it. I won’t say it’s as fast as a full-sized road bike, but I will say than in nearly 50 years of riding, I haven’t ridden a bike which has such a combination of positive...
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